Member Q&A Announcement

The Taupo Golf Club (TGC) and its Board are proud to announce the proposed development of a cutting-edge indoor golf simulator facility – 12th Tee Golf – as stage one of the club's development plan.

The club has partnered with PGA Professional Hamish Robertson, owner of 12th Tee Golf, to bring this project to life. With his extensive experience in coaching, custom fitting, and elite golf development, Hamish is ideally suited to lead this initiative. Hamish will lease and operate the facility as a tenant, separate from his existing roles.

12th Tee Golf will include:

• A state-of-the-art facility featuring four high-performance Trackman golf simulators
• A full custom fitting studio for all major club brands
• Elite and beginner coaching options across all levels, led by PGA Professional Hamish Robertson

We see this partnership as a chance to stand out from other local golf clubs, establish ourselves as a premier Central North Island destination for year-round golf, and showcase our club as innovative and appealing to a new generation of golfers (20 – 50 age group).

This project lets us attract new members and revenue while future-proofing our club. With a 10-year lease with 12th Tee Golf covering our building loan, we'll also retain all food and beverage revenue, boost member retention, and drive retail sales growth.

Rest assured, our partnership with 12th Tee Golf preserves the best of our club's traditions while innovating for the future. Your playing groups, traditions, and activities will continue unchanged, just as you've always known them.

The new simulator building will be constructed near the current cart shed, minimising disruption to club operations and allowing for future enhancements to the main clubhouse. 

We’re targeting a December 2025 opening, subject to design, approvals, and a key milestone: member approval for any required debt funding. We’re fully committed to transparency and will provide clear guidance on when and how that member consultation will occur, in accordance with our constitution.

Please join the Taupo Golf Club Board and Hamish Robertson for an informative Q&A evening to learn more about the 12th Tee Golf project.

When: Thursday, 22 May 2025

Time: 5-6pm

Where: Taupo Golf Club clubhouse

Ask questions, review diagrams of the proposed location and design, and gain a deeper understanding of the benefits for you and the club's future. 

We look forward to seeing you there.